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Recognizing and Challenging Stigma

Stigma is a powerful human experience that causes suffering and worsens health outcomes. This training focuses on helping healthcare and public health professionals recognize and challenge stigma in practice. In the first section, we explain what stigma is, how it feels, and how to recognize it. In the second section, we explore the ways stigma is entangled in the practices and assumptions of healthcare professionals, often unwittingly. In the final section, participants learn practical strategies to recognize and reduce stigma, with the goal of improving patient outcomes and advancing population health.

Learning Objectives: 

By the end of this training learners will be able to:

  • Identify different forms of stigma and explain why they emerge and persist.

  • Explore the personal experience of stigma and evaluate your own stigmatizing attitudes. 

  • Recognize the signs and impacts of stigma in health care and public settings.

  • Identify solutions to reducing stigma.

Format: Self-paced training (work at your own pace, use "save and exit" as needed).

Target Audience: Public Health Professionals including community health workers, doctors, nurses, social workers, dietitians, and health educators.

Duration: Approximately 2 hours

Disclosures:  The planners, reviewers, and authors have no declared conflicts of interest 

Narration: This training includes narration generated using AI voice technology (WellSaid)

Published: 2020; updated 4/2026

Authors: Alexandra Brewis-Slade, PhD; Amber Wutich, PhD; with input from Carrie Ann Langley, PhD, DNP, MPH, PMHNP-BC, Allison Root, DrPH, RDN, MCHES

Arranged by: Allison Root, DrPH, RDN, MCHES, Instructional Specialist

Alexandra Brewis, Ph.D., is an anthropologist and President’s Professor in the School of Human Evolution and Social Change at Arizona State University. She founded the Center for Global Health at Arizona State University in 2006, is an elected fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), and has served as president of the Human Biology Association. Particularly concerned with how culture, health, and human biology collide, she has conducted field research across the globe, addressing such topics as infertility, depression, malnutrition, obesity, and stigma. 

Amber Wutich, Ph.D., is an anthropologist and President’s Professor in the School of Human Evolution and Social Change at Arizona State University, where she directs the Center for Global Health. Concerned with the cultural institutions that make us sick and keep us well, her research focuses on basic human challenges like water insecurity, food insecurity, and anxiety. Wutich was selected as Carnegie CASE Arizona Professor of the Year in 2014, in recognition of an outstanding career as a university educator. 

Their most recent book together is “Lazy, Crazy, and Disgusting: Stigma and the Undoing of Global Health” (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2019).

CE Available: 

  • Continuing Education Contact Hours for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES): This program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES®) and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES®) to receive up to 2.0 total Category I continuing education contact hours (2.0 Continuing Competency Credits). WRPHTC provider number 99036.
  • Continuing Professional Education Units for Dietitians (CPEUs): As a Jointly Accredited Organization, the WRPHTC is approved to offer continuing professional education units by the Commission on Dietetic Registration. The WRPHTC designates this activity for 2.0 contact hours for dietitians. Dietitians should enter activities as type 102 on their Activity Log.
  • 2.0 ANCC credit for Nurses

Accreditation Statements


The WRPHTC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
 

The WRPHTC is a Designated Multiple Event Provider of Continuing Education Contact Hours (CECH) for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) through the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc.

AI and Public Health Practice

Artificial Intelligence is transforming public health. Are you ready to engage with it thoughtfully and responsibly? This course builds your AI literacy through foundational concepts, real-world applications, and guided ethical reflection. You’ll examine governance challenges, explore practical tools, and develop strategies for integrating AI in ways that prioritize people, equity, and long-term sustainability.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this training learners will be able to:

  • Recognize the opportunities and limitations of AI use in public health settings.

  • Describe ethical and equity considerations relevant to AI implementation.

  • Identify strategies to promote fairness, accountability, and transparency in AI-supported public health practice.

  • Explain what the “human-in-the-loop” concept means in the context of public health AI.

Format: Self-paced training (work at your own pace, use "save and exit" as needed).

Duration:  ~45-60 minutes

Arranged by: Allison Root, DrPH, RDN, MCHES

Subject Matter Experts: Spencer Willis, DrPH, CHES; for nursing perspective: Carrie Ann Langley, PhD, DNP, MPH, PMHNP-BC; for dietetic and CHES perspective: Allison Root, DrPH, RDN, MCHES

Narration: This training includes narration generated using AI voice technology (WellSaid)

Target Audience: Public Health Professionals including community health workers, nurses, social workers, dietitians, and health educators.

Published: 4/2026

Disclosures:  The planners, reviewers, and authors have no declared conflicts of interest.

CE Available: 

  • Continuing Education Contact Hours for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES): This program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES®) and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES®) to receive up to 1.0 total Category I continuing education contact hours, with 0.5 credit as Advanced (1.0 Continuing Competency Credits). WRPHTC provider number 99036.
  • Continuing Professional Education Units for Dietitians (CPEUs): As a Jointly Accredited Organization, the WRPHTC is approved to offer continuing professional education units by the Commission on Dietetic Registration. The WRPHTC designates this activity for 1.0 contact hour for dietitians. Dietitians should enter activities as type 102 on their Activity Log.
  • 1.0 ANCC credit for Nurses

Accreditation Statements


The WRPHTC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
 

The WRPHTC is a Designated Multiple Event Provider of Continuing Education Contact Hours (CECH) for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) through the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc.

Making Sense of Vaccination Schedules: The Who, What, and Why of Pediatric Vaccines

This presentation will compare the American Academy of Pediatrics recommended vaccination schedule to the one that was released by the current Trump administration. Learners will understand which vaccines were removed, the diseases those vaccines were intended to treat, and the potential public health impact of the change.

Learning Objectives: 

By the end of this training learners will be able to:

  • Compare the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Trump Administration's pediatric vaccination schedule. 
  • Review the diseases that the removed vaccines are intended to prevent.
  • Assess the potential public health impact of lower vaccination rates.

Format: Recorded webinar

Duration:  ~1.5 hours

Recorded: 3/19/2026

Speakers: Constance Andrejko, DO, CPE, MSHQS, MPH, FAAP and Thaddeus Pham, MPH 

Target Audience: Public Health Professionals including community health workers, doctors, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, dietitians, and health educators.

Disclosures:  The planners, reviewers, and authors have no declared conflicts of interest.

CE Available: 

  • Continuing Education Contact Hours for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES): This program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES®) and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES®) to receive up to 1.5  total Category I continuing education contact hours (1.5 Continuing Competency Credits). WRPHTC provider number 99036.

Accreditation Statement
 

The WRPHTC is a Designated Multiple Event Provider of Continuing Education Contact Hours (CECH) for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) through the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc.

Emergency Preparedness Essentials

This micro-training introduces public health professionals to the essential role of public health in emergency preparedness and response. Participants will learn the fundamentals of the All-Hazards Approach, explore how public health professionals contribute during emergencies, and understand how to apply cultural competency in preparedness and response efforts. By the end of the course, learners will be able to recognize core preparedness concepts and apply basic planning principles that address the needs of diverse communities.

*Please make sure you're logged in if you want to receive a course certificate for this micro-training. 

Learning Objectives: 

By the end of this training learners will be able to:

  • Identify key concepts related to the All-Hazards Approach in emergency preparedness.
  • Describe the roles and responsibilities of public health professionals during emergency preparedness and response.
  • Identify basic preparedness planning principles to meet the needs of diverse communities.


Format: Self-paced training

Duration:  ~20 minutes

Arranged by: Dulce Rodriguez, Instructional Specialist

Subject Matter Expert: Cayla Grace Sullivan, MPH

Narration: Narration generated with AI voice technology by WellSaid Labs.

Target Audience: Public Health Professionals including community health workers, doctors, nurses, social workers, dietitians, and health educators.

Published: February 2026

Disclosures:  The planners, reviewers, and authors have no declared conflicts of interest.

CE Available: None

Caring For the Caregiver: Self-care for Public Health Professionals

A significant portion of healthcare professionals experience burnout, with studies showing that about 46% report frequent symptoms, making burnout a widespread and chronic issue (CDC, 2023). This micro-training focuses on building understanding of the mental health challenges (burnout, compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma, and moral distress) individuals may encounter in the workplace, the different types of self-care both at and outside of work, and ways to promote healthy, supportive teams.

*Please make sure you're logged in if you want to receive a course certificate for this micro-training. 

Learning Objectives: 

By the end of this training learners will be able to:

  • Identify workplace-related mental health challenges in public health.
  • Describe self-care techniques.
  • Recognize the link between self-care and team wellness.


Format: Self-paced training

Duration:  ~20 minutes

Arranged by: Dulce Rodriguez, Instructional Specialist

Subject Matter Experts: Sharla Phelps, LCSW

Target Audience: Public Health Professionals including community health workers, doctors, nurses, social workers, dietitians, and health educators.

Published: February 2026

Disclosures:  The planners, reviewers, and authors have no declared conflicts of interest.

CE Available: None

Kyah’s EPICourse for Arizona Schools 2026

Anaphylaxis is life-threatening when students do not have the tools to treat symptoms effectively. Schools keep stock epinephrine auto-injectors in the event that a student is experiencing any symptoms associated with anaphylaxis and do not have access to their own epinephrine auto-injector. This e-learning course provides mandatory training for school personnel designated to administer the epinephrine auto-injector.

Learning Objectives

This training has been developed to assist in teaching school staff about food allergies, anaphylaxis, and the use of stock epinephrine auto-injectors. After completing the course, learners will be able to:

  • Define keywords and identify common trigger foods 
  • Recognize symptoms of severe allergic reactions and anaphylaxis
  • List the steps for administering an epinephrine auto-injector in an emergency
  • Explain the purpose of the School Surveillance and Medication Program in Arizona school systems
  • Explain the significance of these statements:
Epi FIRST, Epi FAST
ReACT

Step In, Step Up, Save a Life

  • Complete the following school action steps:
     - Post-event evaluation report
     - Annual staff training
     - School’s stock epinephrine maintenance

We hope this course helps increase the preparedness and confidence of school personnel to take proper action with their stock epinephrine when an event of anaphylaxis occurs.

Training Length: approximately 45 min.

Continuing Education: 0.75 Continuing Competency Credits for CHES, 1.0 credit for Registered Dietitians

Disclosures:  The planners, reviewers, and authors have no declared conflicts of interest 

Course Updated: May 2021

Key Principles for Effective Public Health Messaging

Understanding how to develop and disseminate health communication is a critical skill for public health professionals. This self-paced, asynchronous training will equip you with the skills you need to create effective public health messaging. Learn how to use research to connect with your audience, how to segment your messages, and which channels will make the greatest impact. A key component of success is understanding your evaluation efforts and building in feedback loops to identify any gaps in your approach. We’ll address common mistakes and how to avoid them, and what influencing factors contribute to the effectiveness of your messaging.

Learning Objectives: 

By the end of this training learners will be able to:

  • Explain the process of creating effective public health messaging.
  • Identify target audiences for message development and dissemination.
  • Recognize that effective transfer of knowledge is active and engaging.
  • Discuss common mistakes to avoid when creating persuasive messaging.

Format: Self-paced training (work at your own pace, use "exit course" as needed).

Duration:  ~60 minutes

Arranged by: Dulce Rodriguez, BS

Subject Matter Expert: Carolyn Casertano, APR, Fellow PRSA

Narration: Narration generated with AI voice technology by WellSaid Labs.

Target Audience: Public Health Professionals including community health workers, doctors, nurses, social workers, dietitians, and health educators.

Published: February 2026

Disclosures:  The planners, reviewers, and authors have no declared conflicts of interest.

CE Available: 

  • Continuing Education Contact Hours for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES): This program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES®) and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES®) to receive up to 1.0  total Category I continuing education contact hour, 0.5 Advanced (1.0 Continuing Competency Credit). WRPHTC provider number 99036.

Accreditation Statement
 

The WRPHTC is a Designated Multiple Event Provider of Continuing Education Contact Hours (CECH) for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) through the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc.

Stock Naloxone Training for School Personnel 2026

The purpose of this training is to train both licensed and unlicensed school personnel on how to reverse an opioid overdose using a rescue medication called naloxone. It is recommended you complete this training annually. This training should take approximately 30 minutes to complete.

The training will be covered in four lessons: 

  • Session 1 provides a brief overview of the history of the opioid epidemic, opioid overdoses in Arizona, current patterns of opioid use in adolescents, and how Arizona state laws protect you when administering Naloxone (a life-saving medication that can reverse an opioid overdose). 
  • Session 2 introduces opioids including background information on what opioids are, how they work, and how to recognize an opioid "high" versus an overdose. We will also guide school personnel in differentiating between an opioid overdose versus other emergency health conditions that may present similar signs and symptoms. 
  • Session 3 discusses naloxone, how it reverses opioid overdose, and common misconceptions about the medication. 
  • Session 4 discusses how to administer stock naloxone during an opioid overdose using a standing order and protocol created by the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS).

Learning Objectives

  1. Understand opioid basics, the opioid epidemic, the existing laws in place to allow for naloxone use in K-12 schools, and current trends in opioid use and overdose in Arizona.

  2. Differentiate between an opioid "high" versus an opioid overdose and an opioid overdose versus other emergency conditions that may present similar signs and symptoms.

  3. Understand how naloxone works to counter the effects of an opioid overdose and common myths about naloxone.

  4. Demonstrate the proper action to take in case of an opioid overdose at school (4R’s; Recognize, Respond, Reverse, Refer).

  5. Use the Arizona Department of Health Services existing standing medical order and a standardized protocol for stock naloxone administration in K-12 schools.

  6. Describe appropriate steps to take after an overdose including the appropriate documentation and mandatory reporting requirements to the county health departments and the Arizona Department of Health Services.

Target Audience: Educators/Trainers, Nurses

Duration: ~30 minutes

Format: Web-based training, Self-study

Created/Updated: July 2024

Authors: Ashley A. Lowe, PhD, MSPH |Davina Dobbins, MPH, MBA |Megan Peterson, MPH, BSN |Emily Waldron, MPH


Special thanks to our community partners, the University of Arizona Health Sciences Asthma & Airway Disease Research Center, Maricopa County Department of Public Health, the Pima County Health Department, and the Arizona School Nurse Access Program at the Arizona Department of Education for assisting in the development and provision of this training.

Stock Albuterol Inhaler Training for School Personnel 2026

Asthma is life-threatening when students do not have the tools to manage symptoms effectively. The stock albuterol inhaler program provides an albuterol inhaler to be kept in the school health office (e.g., stock albuterol) in the event that a student is experiencing respiratory distress and does not have access to their own rescue inhaler. This e-learning course provides mandatory training for school personnel designated to administer the stock albuterol inhaler.

Learning Objectives

This training has been developed to assist in teaching school staff about asthma and administration of the stock albuterol inhaler.  After completing the course, learners will be able to:

  • Understand the basic pathophysiology of asthma and identify potential asthma triggers.
  • Explain how quick relief medications (e.g., albuterol) work to treat respiratory distress.
  • Recognize mild-moderate and severe respiratory distress.
  • Demonstrate the correct technique for administering a metered dose inhaler with a spacer or valved-holding chamber.
  • Determine the course of action for managing mild-moderate and severe respiratory distress
  • Describe maintenance of the stock rescue inhaler.

Target Audience: Educators/Trainers, Nurses

Duration: 45 minutes

Continuing Education Information: 1.0 CECH for CHES (1.0 Category 1, 1.0 Continuing Competency

Format: Web-based training, Self-study

Created/Updated: July 2023

Author: Ashley A. Lowe, PhD, MSPH, Program Director, Stock Inhaler for Schools Program

This course is the result of a collaboration between the WRPHTC, the American Lung Association in Tucson Arizona, the Pima County Health Department and Asthma & Airway Disease Research Center at The Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health at the University of Arizona. 

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Integrating Weather and Climate Data into Public Health Research

Integrating weather and climate data with health research or investigation is crucial for understanding the impact of various weather events, such as heatwaves, hurricanes, or droughts, on human health. In this course, you will learn basic weather and climate-related terminology and the connection between extreme weather, climate, and health before moving on to explore tips for identifying and assessing weather and climate data. Additional meteorological resources are included at the end of the course. Prior experience with health research or quantitative data analysis is recommended for this course.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Define weather and climate terminology 

  • Examine how weather and climate data can relate to public health

  • Identify appropriate data sources and analytic methods for weather and climate applications in public health research

Format: Self-paced training (work at your own pace, use "save and exit" as needed).

Duration:  45-60 minutes

Arranged by: Caitlin Meyer, MPH 

Subject Matter Experts: Mona Arora, PhD, Michael Crimmins, PhD, Kacey Ernst, PhD, Joe Hoover, PhD, Nathan Lothrop, PhD, & Cat Simmons

Subject Matter Reviewers: Amanda Anderson, MPH, RS, Tom Dang, Cheyenne McChesney, MPH, & Nate Young, MPS

Target Audience: Public health researchers and other professionals interested in examining the relationship between weather or climate data and health outcomes, but who have limited experience in weather or climate-based exposures or working with meteorological data.

Published: January 2026

Disclosures:  The planners, reviewers, and authors have no declared conflicts of interest.

CE Available: 

  • Continuing Education Contact Hours for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES): This program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES®) and/or Master Certified Health Education Specialists (MCHES®) to receive up to 1.0  total Category I continuing education contact hours (1.0 Advanced Credit, 0 Continuing Competency). WRPHTC provider number 99036.

Accreditation Statement

 

The WRPHTC is a Designated Multiple Event Provider of Continuing Education Contact Hours (CECH) for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES) through the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc.
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